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Hurricane Sandy causes travel troubles in KC

Flights to, from KCI Airport canceled

Hurricane Sandy is having an significant impact on flights due in and out of Kansas City International Airport.

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Hurricane Sandy causes travel troubles in KC

Flights to, from KCI Airport canceled

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Updated: 9:21 PM CDT Oct 29, 2012

Hurricane Sandy isn't anywhere near the Kansas City area, but it's having a significant impact on the flight schedule coming out of Kansas City International Airport.Thousands of flights in and out of the northeastern United States have been canceled. Travelers hoping to get to New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, Newark and Philadelphia have been met with delays and cancellations.Christopher Black said he was trying to get from Kansas City to Cleveland, but can't. He said he feels bad for people on the East Coast."I hadn't really thought of it affecting flights, especially somewhere like Cleveland that's not really on the East Coast," he said. "It's frustrating, but there's nothing anybody can do about it. (I) just have to find a way."Black said he came to Kansas City for a job interview and now has to find another route home."Flying into Chicago and then to Cincinnati and then driving the rest of the way," he said.Many airlines alerted travelers of cancellations before they went to the airport. The airlines are working with travelers to adjust plans and are waiving fees for changing travel plans.Airlines warned travelers that East Coast flights on Tuesday and beyond may also be canceled.Passenger Graham Kok said the storm is making it harder to get home to South Africa. He had hoped to connect through New York City."I hope they can re route my flight and get me a new plane ticket so i can get home," he said."I didn't think it would be as bad as it is," he said.

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Hurricane Sandy isn't anywhere near the Kansas City area, but it's having a significant impact on the flight schedule coming out of Kansas City International Airport.

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Thousands of flights in and out of the northeastern United States have been canceled. Travelers hoping to get to New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, Newark and Philadelphia have been met with delays and cancellations.

Christopher Black said he was trying to get from Kansas City to Cleveland, but can't. He said he feels bad for people on the East Coast.

"I hadn't really thought of it affecting flights, especially somewhere like Cleveland that's not really on the East Coast," he said. "It's frustrating, but there's nothing anybody can do about it. (I) just have to find a way."

Black said he came to Kansas City for a job interview and now has to find another route home.

"Flying into Chicago and then to Cincinnati and then driving the rest of the way," he said.

Many airlines alerted travelers of cancellations before they went to the airport. The airlines are working with travelers to adjust plans and are waiving fees for changing travel plans.

Airlines warned travelers that East Coast flights on Tuesday and beyond may also be canceled.

Passenger Graham Kok said the storm is making it harder to get home to South Africa. He had hoped to connect through New York City.

"I hope they can re route my flight and get me a new plane ticket so i can get home," he said.